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What is the capital of Bolivia?

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The capital of Bolivia is Sucre

Sucre lies in a highland valley of the Bolivian Andes at about 2,800 metres above sea level, and its whitewashed colonial centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Sucre is the capital and seat of government of Bolivia, a role it has held since 1825. Bolivia itself has an estimated population of 12,581,843 (2025).

Sucre is not the largest city in Bolivia. That is Santa Cruz de la Sierra, which makes Bolivia one of the countries whose capital is not their biggest city.

Sucre at a glance

City population296,125 (2024 census)
Country🇧🇴 Bolivia
Founded1538
Capital since1825
Largest city in BoliviaSanta Cruz de la Sierra
Time zoneUTC−04:00 (BOT)
CurrencyBolivian boliviano (BOB)

About Sucre

Sucre was founded by the Spanish on 30 November 1538.

Sucre has been the capital of Bolivia since 1825, Sucre has been Bolivia's constitutional capital since the country's founding in 1825, and remains the seat of its Supreme Court.

Bolivia has two capitals: Sucre is the constitutional capital, but the seat of government, the executive and the legislature moved to La Paz after the Federal War of 1898–1899, which is why La Paz is often mistaken for the capital.

Sucre is only Bolivia's sixth-largest city; the country's largest city is Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

City facts sourced from Wikipedia: Sucre.

Frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Bolivia?
The capital of Bolivia is Sucre.
Is Sucre the largest city in Bolivia?
No. The capital of Bolivia is Sucre, but the largest city is Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Bolivia splits its capital functions: Sucre is the constitutional capital and seat of the judiciary, while La Paz holds the government and legislature. Neither is the largest city.
What is the population of Sucre?
Sucre has a population of about 296,125 (2024 census).
Where is Sucre located?
Sucre lies in a highland valley of the Bolivian Andes at about 2,800 metres above sea level, and its whitewashed colonial centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
When did Sucre become the capital of Bolivia?
Sucre has been the capital of Bolivia since 1825, Sucre has been Bolivia's constitutional capital since the country's founding in 1825, and remains the seat of its Supreme Court.
What time zone is Sucre in?
Sucre uses UTC−04:00 (BOT).
What currency is used in Sucre?
Sucre, like the rest of Bolivia, uses the Bolivian boliviano (BOB, symbol Bs.).

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